UK-established Responsible Person
Every cosmetic product made available in GB needs a Responsible Person with a UK-established address. GOV.UK states that a mail-forwarding or PO box address is not sufficient.
England, Scotland and Wales
Great Britain compliance for Korean nail products
Cosmetics supplied in Great Britain need a UK-established Responsible Person, safety documentation, notification and correct GB label information. This route is separate from the EU and Northern Ireland routes.
Scope and review
This guide covers Great Britain: England, Scotland and Wales. It is general educational information, not legal advice or confirmation that any individual product is compliant.
Compliance content review: AsCo Europe · Last reviewed: 4 September 2026
Core requirements
What should exist before GB market placement?
Safety assessment
Before supply, a qualified safety assessor must assess the product. The cosmetic product safety report forms part of the Product Information File.
Product Information File
The Responsible Person keeps an up-to-date PIF in English, including product description, safety report, GMP information and evidence supporting claimed effects.
SCPN notification
Before a cosmetic product is made available in GB, the Responsible Person must notify OPSS using the Submit Cosmetic Product Notifications service.
GB label information
The container and packaging need the required information, including the Responsible Person, origin for imported products, nominal content, durability where applicable, precautions, batch identification, product function and ingredients.
Claims, reactions and records
Claims must be supportable. Serious undesirable effects must be reported, and product information must remain current and traceable.
Northern Ireland follows a different route
Do not use this GB guide as the Northern Ireland route. Current UK guidance says Northern Ireland aligns with relevant EU cosmetics rules under the Windsor Framework. A Responsible Person established in Northern Ireland or the EEA and CPNP notification are required for the NI market.
Evidence boundary
“Sold in the UK” is not enough
Exact product
Evidence should match the exact formula, shade, pack and label being supplied.
Correct address
The label should identify the Responsible Person for the GB market, not only an EU address.
Correct notification
An EU CPNP entry does not replace the GB notification route. Products for both markets need the appropriate arrangements for each.
Official Great Britain sources
Shopping from Great Britain?
Explore Korean nail products listed for the GB market at KoreanNails.co.uk. Check the exact product page and current label before purchase or professional use.
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